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A multidisciplinary home for metabolic medicine.

The International Association of Metabolic Care Health Professionals (IMACH) is a premier scientific association committed to advancing excellence in metabolic healthcare through education, collaboration, research and clinical innovation.

Who we are

Built by clinicians, for every clinician in metabolic care.

IMACH brings together physicians, nurses, nutritionists, dietitians, diabetes educators, researchers, pharmacists and allied healthcare professionals who share one vision — to improve metabolic health outcomes through evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

With a distinguished network of national and international faculty, key opinion leaders and subject experts, IMACH is a trusted platform for knowledge exchange across Endocrinology, Diabetology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Gynecology, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Bariatric Medicine, Gastroenterology, Nutrition, Preventive Medicine and Primary Care.

IMACH members
Our vision

The leading global association for metabolic health.

To be the leading global professional association dedicated to advancing metabolic health through scientific excellence, collaborative learning, innovation and patient-centered care.

Our mission
  • Promote excellence in metabolic healthcare through continuous medical education.
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals.
  • Support evidence-based clinical practice and scientific research.
  • Develop future healthcare leaders in metabolic medicine.
  • Encourage innovation in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.
  • Improve patient outcomes through education, advocacy and networking.
Our values

What guides everything we do.

01

Evidence first

Every program is grounded in current science and guidelines.

02

Multidisciplinary

Metabolic disease crosses specialties — so do we.

03

Patient-centred

Better outcomes for patients are the measure of our work.

04

Open collaboration

Knowledge grows when it is shared across institutions.

Our community

Who IMACH serves.

PhysiciansEndocrinologistsDiabetologistsCardiologistsNephrologistsNeurologistsGastroenterologistsInternal Medicine SpecialistsBariatric Physicians & SurgeonsGynecologistsFamily PhysiciansNutritionists & DietitiansDiabetes EducatorsNursesClinical PharmacistsResearchersMedical FacultyPostgraduates & FellowsAllied Healthcare Professionals
Why IMACH

Integrated care needs an integrated community.

Multidisciplinary approach

Opportunities to collaborate across specialties for holistic patient management.

Scientific excellence

Programs guided by renowned faculty and the latest scientific evidence.

Expert leadership

Supported by nationally and internationally recognised experts.

Global perspective

Bridging international best practice with regional healthcare needs.

Lifelong learning

Continuous access to educational resources and professional development.

Faculty pathways

Grow as a speaker, author, reviewer and mentor within IMACH.

Our vision

Creating a new standard in integrated metabolic healthcare.

Metabolic diseases do not exist in isolation. They are interconnected through shared biological pathways, common risk factors and overlapping complications.

IMACH believes the future of healthcare lies in an integrated approach that connects specialties, encourages scientific collaboration and empowers healthcare professionals with the knowledge required to deliver better clinical care.

By bringing together science, education, research and innovation, IMACH seeks to contribute to a healthcare environment where prevention is prioritised, clinical decisions are evidence-driven and patient outcomes remain at the centre of every initiative.

Science

Grounding every initiative in current evidence.

Collaboration

Connecting specialties, institutions and countries.

Clinical excellence

Raising standards of everyday care.

Prevention

Detecting and acting on risk early.

Objectives

What IMACH sets out to do.

  • Advance multidisciplinary education in metabolic healthcare
  • Promote evidence-based, integrated clinical practice
  • Encourage collaborative and real-world research
  • Support interpretation and implementation of guidelines
  • Connect professionals across specialties and regions
  • Promote prevention and early detection of metabolic disease
  • Evaluate digital health and precision-medicine innovations
  • Support professional development at every career stage
Governance

Independent and transparent.

Scientific independence

Educational content is developed by IMACH faculty without sponsor influence.

Disclosure

Faculty and partners disclose relevant interests.

Accountability

Leadership and expert panel oversight of scientific programmes.

Be part of the IMACH community.

Membership is open to qualified healthcare professionals across all specialties.